Biology of African Animals and Ecosystems

Students will be immersed in an intensive field experience in Kenya gaining sophisticated training in fieldwork and biological research on African animals and ecosystems. In addition to this training, participants will observe and study organisms ranging from acacia ants to giraffes, go-away-birds to zebras. The course is designed to give students a broad, hands-on understanding of ecology, evolution, and conservation. Lectures include core topics in ecology and evolution. Students will gain experience with experimental design, data collection, and analysis. Limited to students in the Tropical Biology and Sustainability Program in Kenya.

Sample reading list:Readings from the primary literature.,

Reading/Writing assignments:
Daily readings from the primary sources. Students will work in groups and each group will write a full lab report for most projects, and most projects require at least two drafts before it is accepted for successful completion.